Burn Injury Lawyer in Vermont

Burns are one of the most
severe injuries you can sustain in an accident. According to the American Burn Association
(ABA), burns claim the lives of over 3,000 people every year and are responsible
for countless other long-term and life-altering consequences. When your
burn injury is the result of someone else’s negligence, you may
be entitled to seek compensation well beyond the offerings of insurance
companies. The best way to determine if you have cause to file suit is
through a one-on-one consultation with the New Hampshire personal injury
attorneys at Van Dorn, Curtiss, Rousseau & Ross, PLLC.

If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed by a burn injury
in Vermont or New Hampshire, please
contact Van Dorn, Curtiss, Rousseau & Ross, PLLC online or call our Orford office at (603) 556-4148 today to schedule a free
consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.

Causes of Burn Injury

The ABA reports that 40,000 hospitalizations occur every year due to burn
injuries. Of these, 44 percent are caused by fire and 69 percent occur
at home. Some of these injuries are caused by issues such as
defective products and many of them affect children.

No matter what the cause of your burn injury, you may be faced with a long
road to recovery. Many burns result in disfigurement that requires reconstructive
surgery, but severe burns can also damage muscle and bone, resulting in
a complete loss of function. These more severe burns demand the attention
of an experienced and dedicated team of burn injury attorneys.

Degrees of Burns

First-degree burns are the most common. These minor injuries may be marked
by red or swollen skin and slight discomfort, but typically do not necessitate
medical care and do not qualify for legal action. Likewise, second-degree
burns – marked by blisters and some changes to skin thickness –
do not typically demand legal counsel. However, when these injuries are
sustained along with other, more serious injuries, they may be considered
as a part of your larger case.

You will want to call our New Hampshire burn injury lawyers if you sustain
a third- or fourth-degree burn. These types of burns extend through the
dermis to affect tissue, muscle, and even bone and will result in some
amount of disfigurement, along with a loss of function and potentially
fatal complications. When a serious burn occurs in an accident, even if
you believe the accident was partially your fault, you may be able to
receive significant compensation for both economic and
non-economic damages. Our Vermont burn injury attorneys can discuss this with you in greater
detail during your free initial consultation.

Treating Burn Injuries

Treating a burn injury depends both on its cause and its degree. When serious,
both emergency and ongoing treatment may be necessary. If you are not
sure of the severity of your burn injury, it is always best to seek qualified
professional medical attention.

Chemical Burns

To treat a chemical burn: Remove the cause of the burn by flushing the chemicals off the skin with
cool water, remove clothing or jewelry, apply a cool, wet cloth to relieve
pain, and wrap the burned area loosely with a dry, sterile dressing. However,
if the burn victim is in any pain or you are unsure of the severity of
the chemical burn, please
SEE A PHYSICIAN.

It is especially important to see a doctor if the injured person is showing
signs of shock, if the burn covers more than three inches, or is on the
eye, hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or over a joint.

If you have any questions about the toxicity of the chemical, call the
poison control center at
(800) 222-1222.

Electrical Burns

An electrical burn can seem minor but damage can be extensive. Internal
injuries such as heart rhythm disturbances, even cardiac arrest, can occur.
It is important to
call 911 and get immediate assistance if the person is in any pain, is confused, or is experiencing changes in
his breathing, heartbeat or consciousness.

To help a victim of an electrical burn:

Look first. Don't touch. The victim may still be in contact with the source. If you touch the person,
you may be electrocuted.

Turn off the power source. If you can't turn it off then move the source away from you and the
victim with a dry nonconducting item such as cardboard, plastic, or wood.

Check for signs of circulation. Check for breathing, coughing, or movement. If there are no signs, begin CPR.

Prevent shock. Lay the person down with the head slightly lower than the body and legs.

Cover the affected areas. Cover any burned areas with a sterile gauze or clean cloth. DO NOT use
a blanket or towel as it can stick to the burn.

Burns from Fire or Grease

To treat minor burns caused by fire or grease:

Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water or submerge for at least
five minutes.

Cover the burn. Using a sterile gauze bandage, wrap the wound loosely. Avoid putting pressure
on the wound.

Take an over-the-counter pain reliever. This includes aspirin (if an adult), ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen.

Ifthe burn is major, or you aren't sure of the severity, call 911 immediately.

Fight for the Compensation You Deserve

Long-term therapy, loss of wages, and ongoing medical care are often necessary
after serious burns. These expenses can add up quickly, leaving you without
enough money to pay your medical bills. Victims of burn injuries deserve
compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, adaptive technology, and
personal pain and suffering. At
Van Dorn, Curtiss, Rousseau & Ross, PLLC we do our best to get our clients maximum compensation for their injuries.

If you have been injured by a burn, please call our Orford office at (603) 556-4148
to schedule a free consultation with an
experienced burn injury lawyer today. We handle cases from across New England, including Berlin, Manchester,
Nashua and Concord, from our Orford, NH offices.

The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.

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